Baltimore, Maryland vs. Lake City, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake City, South Carolina is 21.2% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $39,376 in Lake City, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake City, South Carolina is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lake City
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Lake City, SC
Compared to Baltimore, Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower